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  • Important information for companies using Alabama SWT Exempt Overtime Wages

    Alabama (AL) overtime pay is exempt from state taxes for “hourly” employees who work more than 40 hours a week (not over 8 hours a day – only over 40 hours a week). There will not be a tax update to track the amount of Alabama Exempt Overtime. The original…
  • 2023 W-2, W-3, 1099 and 1096 form requirements

    New to 2023 - The Federal 1099 and 1096 forms no longer print on the red preprinted forms. These forms will now be printed directly to printer paper. Below you will find the 2023 form requirements for Sage BusinessWorks Enhanced Tax Reporting (AAtrix…
  • When emailing is there any way to batch email or not to have to click send after each email?

    Starting in V2021 , modifications were made to how emails are sent out of BusinessWorks. Due to these changes, some features were added that may assist users with reducing the number of clicks necessary to send emails. There are settings that can be set…
  • Now is the time to upgrade

    Year end is quickly coming and with that comes new tax tables for 2024. Tax table updates will only be released for Sage BusinessWorks 2021 and Sage BusinessWorks 2023. If you are on an older version of Sage BusinessWorks now is the time to upgrade…
  • Announcing Sage BusinessWorks 2020 SP14 and 2021 SP14

    What's new This update contains additional updates for the 2023 payroll taxes. For detailed information about this release and payroll tax changes please see: Sage BusinessWorks Accounting 2021 Release Notes Sage BusinessWorks Accounting 2020 Release…
  • New and improved: Sage Knowledgebase for Sage BusinessWorks

    Sage Knowledgebase (Sage KB) just got a major redesign—complete with an updated interface and additional features. What’s new? In addition to a cleaner look and easier navigation, the improved Sage KB now offers: Compliance with Web Content Accessibility…
  • Sage BusinessWorks: Announcing Sage BusinessWorks 2021.0 release

    We are pleased to announce the Sage BusinessWorks 2021.0 release. What's New Updated color schemes – the color schemes can be set system wide, by company or by user Support added for the 1099-NEC form Enhanced Import Quotes and Orders task to…
  • Sage BusinessWorks U.S. Payroll: Executive Order on deferring payroll tax obligations in light of COVID-19 and your options in Sage BusinessWorks Payroll

    Sage has completed our review of the August 8 Executive Order related to COVID-19, and the subsequent guidance from the Treasury, and have developed instructions for you to use to defer payroll taxes in Sage BusinessWorks Payroll. Before deciding to…
  • Sage is reviewing the Executive Order guidance and the Form 941 Draft

    Guidance for the recent Executive Order was received late Friday. Sage is reviewing to determine the next steps. Read the guidance here: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-20-65.pdf We are aware that the IRS posted a draft revision of Form 941 and…
  • Sage is monitoring the President’s Executive Order regarding deferring payroll tax obligations in light of COVID-19

    The President recently signed an Executive Order related to COVID-19. The Executive Order directs the Treasury Department to defer the withholding, deposit, and payment of the tax imposed by 26 U.S.C. 3101(a), and much of the tax imposed by 26 U.S.C.…
  • Changes coming soon to the way you access Sage BusinessWorks support

    The way you contact a Sage BusinessWorks support analyst is changing—in fact, it’s getting faster. Now, you’ll connect with a Sage support analyst by opening the Help menu within Sage BusinessWorks and choosing “Live Chat”. While you’ll no longer…
  • HR 6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act and Sage BusinessWorks Payroll

    The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA/HR 6201) outlines that certain employers provide their employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. For COVID-19 related reasons, employees…
  • Always Supported- COVID-19 readiness

    As your way of working may have changed with the possible impacts of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on your business, we want to let you know we're here to help offer support and guidance wherever we can. What we're doing While most of the Sage team has long…